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August 4, 2011
OpenTable's Top 50 Restaurants in America With Most Scenic Views Include Two in Phoenix
The Compass Arizona GrillWho doesn't love a room with a view, let alone a restaurant with one. Open Table, the online restaurant reservations provider, has identified the top 50 restaurants in America with the most scenic views. Two restaurants from the Valley make the cut -- which isn't bad ... More >>
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August 11, 2011
Numbers: Phoenix Hip-Hoppers Explain "Attack of the Robots"
Numbers is an Arizona hip-hop duo, comprised of producer Izzy and rapper I.P.. The duo's recent EP, Nerds Getting Paper: Attack of the Robots, released in May, indeed finds the group "getting paper," but the "nerds" part seems a bit self-deprecating. The album features guest spots from Mr. Mirand ... More >>
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August 11, 2011
Shaun Donovan, HUD Secretary, Announces $18.7 Million for Affordable Housing Projects in Arizona
Image: HUDShaun Donovan, HUD Secretary, announced today that Arizona will receive $18.7 million in funding this year for affordable housing projects. Looks like we'll need it. Hey, buddy, can you spare $18.7 million?Actually, the feds can. And, as announced today by Shaun Donovan, the U.S. Ho ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Honeywell Contract is Target of Anti-Arizona Immigration Activists in Los Angeles
After Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070, calls for action by immigration activists were heard loudly in California.San Francisco and Los Angeles announced boycotts against the state -- but reality quickly set in when city leaders realized such plans might come back to hurt them. As L.A. Weekly ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Morning Poll -- Letting Kids Graduate From High School After Two Years: Yay or Nay?
www.borders.comSeveral Arizona public high schools will participate in a program this year that allows students to graduate from high school after only two years.The program, the Move On When Ready initiative, was passed by the Arizona Legislature last year. It would allow students to essentially ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
The Great Food Truck Race: Vote for Your Favorite AZ Wheels to Roll Into Next Season's Line-Up
Short Leash Hot Dogs is currently ranked at #35 -- we can do better.With all the national television love Phoenix eateries have been receiving lately, the time to strike is now -- while the karma iron is hot -- to get our favorite food trucks (possibly) on the next season of Food Network's Th ... More >>
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August 16, 2011
Firehouse Subs to Extinguish Hunger (sorry) in Central Phoenix
Firehouse Subs, the fast food franchise with over 435 locations, is planning to open its fifth one in Arizona in the Arcadia Plaza on Indian School Road and 28th Street. Hook and Ladder SubFounded in Jacksonville, Florida, by former firefighting brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Fire ... More >>
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August 18, 2011
Northern Arizona Brewery Tour; Escape the Heat with a Cold One
DesertDog @ Roadfood.com And now we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of August. There is no amount of ice cream, skinny cocktails, or boozy popsicles that will make the tail end of the Arizona summer bearable. Your best bet - grab a cooler and hit the road. Take a drive up to the ... More >>
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August 19, 2011
Now Open: Oregano's South Tempe
Hooray, south Tempe finally has its very own Oregano's. The "neighborhood pizza joint" (their words, not ours) has taken up residence in the freestanding building on the southeast corner of Elliot and Priest -- a sad spot that has been empty for so long we can't even remember what occupied ... More >>
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August 25, 2011
Rope Opera
Hooray, south Tempe finally has its very own Oregano's. The "neighborhood pizza joint" (their words, not ours) has taken up residence in the freestanding building on the southeast corner of Elliot and Priest -- a sad spot that has been empty for so long we can't even remember what occupied ... More >>
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September 27, 2011
Killer Cantaloupes Shipped to Arizona, but No Listeria Outbreaks Noted in State; 13 Dead Elsewhere
Image: www.jensenfarms.comCantaloupes containing a potentially deadly bacteria that has killed 13 people were shipped to Arizona, but aren't known to have caused problems here, health officials said Tuesday.Dozens of people have been sickened by listeria in at least 14 of the 25 other states to w ... More >>
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September 28, 2011
SB 1070 Backlash: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill from Miami Takes a Jab at Arizona
Ouch. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, a chain based in Miami, with locations in Florida and Huntsville, Alabama, created a grand opening banner reading, "So authentically Mexican we couldn't open a store in Arizona. So we came here instead." According to a reddit post, the banner was spotted at a ... More >>
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September 30, 2011
Arizona Dems on GOP Presidential Debate: Can Arizona's Tea Party Top Booing a Soldier?
www.radiomank.comTake your best shot, Arizona GOPers.Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced yesterday that CNN will produce a "major" debate in Arizona between GOP presidential candidates.Jan's "thrilled.""I've been in politics a long time, but I can't remember a more critical election than this," ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
Epic Meal Time
www.radiomank.comTake your best shot, Arizona GOPers.Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced yesterday that CNN will produce a "major" debate in Arizona between GOP presidential candidates.Jan's "thrilled.""I've been in politics a long time, but I can't remember a more critical election than this," ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
A Flair for the Old-Timey
www.radiomank.comTake your best shot, Arizona GOPers.Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced yesterday that CNN will produce a "major" debate in Arizona between GOP presidential candidates.Jan's "thrilled.""I've been in politics a long time, but I can't remember a more critical election than this," ... More >>
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October 7, 2011
Arizona Sheriffs Call for Independent Investigation of "Fast and Furious" Gunwalking Scandal
Image: Cochise County Sheriff's OfficeCochise County Sheriff Larry Dever was among 10 Arizona sheriffs calling for an independent investigation into the ATF's Fast and Furious scandal. Ten Arizona sheriffs -- five Democrat, five Republican -- gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Friday to ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Can Landing Super Bowl Help Arizona "Shed SB 1070 Stigma?"
The National Football League announced yesterday that it's selected Arizona to host the 2015 Super Bowl.Landing the big game is definitely good for the state -- the last time the Super Bowl was in Arizona, in 2008, it generated about $500 million in revenue for Valley businesses.But can the Super ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Get a First Taste of The Saguaro's Flagship Restaurant and Meet Its Chef de Cuisine at the Arizona Taco Festival This Saturday
Distrito Mahi MahiThe Saguaro hotel in Scottsdale (formerly Hotel Theodore and Mondrian) won't be open until November, but for foodies looking for a sneak preview of tastes from its flagship restaurant of modern Mexican cuisine, Distrito, along with its new chef de cuisine, both can be found ... More >>
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October 31, 2011
Authorities: Mexican Drug Cartel Suffers "Death Blow;" Billion-Dollar Trafficking Ring Busted Up by Law Enforcement Agencies
ICEFederal, state, and local law enforcement agencies claim to have delivered a "death blow" to a Mexican drug trafficking ring that was running $33 million worth of drugs through Arizona every month.Authorities announced this morning the results of "Operation Pipeline Express," a 17-month invest ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Medical Marijuana Applications Slowing Down; Arizona Nearly to 15,000 Qualified Patients
Photo Illustration: Ray Stern The state of Arizona wants you to have this bud, legally -- why aren't you taking it? The rate of Arizonans applying for medical marijuana cards has slowed down in the last couple of months, a stat that could indicate public confusion about pot ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
What Are Arizona's 100 Greatest Songs?
Billie Maxwell, who recorded the first song in Arizona history in 1929.As we barrel toward the impending Arizona Centennial, we find ourselves contemplating a lot of things. Why would someone settle in this hot-as-bejeebus desert? Who serves the best burrito in the state? Most importantly -- wher ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
O.H.S.O. Eatery and Nano Brewery Opens in Arcadia
O.H.S.O. Eatery and Nano Brewery, the new restaurant and small-batch brewery from first-time restaurant owners Jon Lane and Pat Walsh, opens today in Arcadia in the former home of the Black Forest Mill German Restaurant at 4900 East Indian School Road. The newly renovated restaurant will fea ... More >>
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November 16, 2011
Lon's Arizona Wine Dinner and Black Bean Soup in Today's Eater's Digest
The Dragon's Kitchen AZ Wine and DineTomorrow, November 17th, Lon's at the Hermosa will be hosting an All Arizona Wine Dinner -- and when they say "all" they really do mean all. Not only will all of the wines be from Arizona -- even the roasted beets and the lamb chops will have been Arizona born ... More >>
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November 18, 2011
The Festival at The Farm and Kettle Chip Chicken in Today's Eater's Digest
www.mylifeasamrs.com Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Weekend Wine Hey Arizona wine lovers -- are you ready for the wine event of the season? This Saturday, November 19th join The Farm at South Mountain for the 3rd Annual Festival at the ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
Russell Pearce's Fall Argues Arizona Compact's Time Is Now
Anno Domini, Edwin LongThe Flight into Egypt: Christ as Illegal Immigrant Former state Senate President Russell Pearce is history. Tomorrow, Jerry Lewis, his victorious challenger in the Legislative District 18 recall race is scheduled to be sworn in as LD 18's new state Senator.Today, Citizens for ... More >>
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November 23, 2011
Blogs Teased in our November 24 Issue
This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. What are your 100 favorite Arizona songs? What bands names might you find on your Thanksgiving table? Wha ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
Chow Locally Wins "Arizona's Next Great Business Award"
Christopher Wharton and one of his Chow Locally customersChow Locally, the new online marketplace for Arizona farm fresh foods announced on their Facebook page that they were awarded Arizona's Next Great Business by National Bank of Arizona. Their prize and the video that helped them win a ... More >>
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December 15, 2011
For the Culinary Historian: A Cookbook Celebrating Arizona's Centennial
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
Scottsdale Owners of 54 Arby's File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The slogan "It's Good Mood Food" doesn't appear to be case with several Arby's restaurants in Arizona. In fact, the mood's downright depressing. The Republic reports three related Scottsdale limited-liability companies, all led by Scottsdale businessman Charles Harmon, that operate 54 Arby's ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
What Are Arizona's 100 Greatest Songs? (A Reminder)
Can you believe we're nearly finished with December? That means were inching ever closer to the Arizona Centennial, and ever closer to our 100 Greatest Songs of Arizona list. We need your help -- we've got some good suggestions in our 100greatestazsongs@gmail.com inbox, but we need more. ... More >>
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December 27, 2011
Arizona's 10-Member Congressional Delegation is Collectively Worth More Than $60 Million
www.dollardollarbillsyall.comArizona's Congressional delegation could "make it rain"... for years.The Center for Responsive Politics recently released its list of the net worth of every member of Congress, and we've learned a few things about Arizona's Congressional delegation.For starters, Arizo ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Stockyard's Arizona Stronghold Dinner and Baked Apple Oatmeal in Today's Eater's Digest
amovebegins.blogspot.com Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Stronghold Wine Dinner Welcome to 2012 Chow Bella friends! We hope you rang in the New Year with a bang and are recovered and ready to start eating and drinking your way through the ye ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Treasure-Troves of Marijuana in Arizona Desert? Apparently So.
Image: concretejunkyard.blogspot.comTwo hunters found 126 pounds of bundled pot lying in the desert near Sasabe, about a month after Border Patrol agents discovered 220 pounds of pot south of Dateland.Arizona's desert has apparently become a treasure-hunters paradise -- if your idea of treasure i ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Libertarian and Green Parties Sue Arizona Over Omission on Voter Registration Forms
Image: Arizona State LegislatureState Senator Frank Antenori, R-Tucson, sponsored the change to Arizona's voter registration form. Omitting the Libertarian and Green parties as options to check on Arizona's new voter registration forms is unfair and has already led to confusion, the parties s ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
Author Tom Zoellner Ably Analyzes the Tucson Tragedy
Image: Arizona State LegislatureState Senator Frank Antenori, R-Tucson, sponsored the change to Arizona's voter registration form. Omitting the Libertarian and Green parties as options to check on Arizona's new voter registration forms is unfair and has already led to confusion, the parties s ... More >>
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January 8, 2012
Arizona Commemorates the Gabrielle Giffords Shooting One Year Later
Keith PerfettiDavid Higuera, a volunteer with Beyond, is interviewed at the Beyond main event at Reid Park in Tucson on January 7th, 2012. Higuera is a friend of the Zimmerman family. Gabe Zimmerman, Giffords' Community Outreach Director, was killed in the January 8, 2011, shooting.This week ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Chimichanga as Arizona's State Food? Five Foods to Put Up Against the Chimi
Andy Hartmark Chimi eat world -- or not? As if living here weren't embarrassing enough, it seems Macayo's has started an advertising campaign a petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona's official state food. Really?! It's still unclear that the deep-fried burrito can ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Poll: Vote On Your Choice for Arizona's Official State Food
Chimichangas piled high.In response to Macayo's petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona's official state food, we've started our own list of suggestions. Here's the list of other, and arguably more authentic, Arizona foods that we've come up with. We'd also love your input. Vote in ou ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
Historic Preservation
Chimichangas piled high.In response to Macayo's petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona's official state food, we've started our own list of suggestions. Here's the list of other, and arguably more authentic, Arizona foods that we've come up with. We'd also love your input. Vote in ou ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
Arizona Beer Week 2012 -- The Lineup of Events Has Been Posted!
Beer & burgers, beer brunches, beer dinners, beer & bikes, beer tasting, beer sales...In just 28 short days, Arizona beer lovers are going to be three sheets or more to the wind -- and we plan on being right there with them.
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January 24, 2012
What Are Arizona's 100 Greatest Songs? (Last Call, Folks.)
Okay folks, the finish line is in sight. February 14 marks the Arizona Centennial, and that means we're just about ready to break out 100 Greatest Songs of Arizona list. It's been fascinating reading your suggestions, which range from freakout post-punk to classic rock to Phoenix-based blue ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Poll: Sonoran Hot Dog or Prickly Pear for Arizona's Official State Food?
In response to Macayo's recent ad campaign to anoint the Chimichanga as Arizona's official state food, we started our own very unscientific poll.
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February 1, 2012
Watch This Excellent Flotsam & Jetsam Vintage Electronic Press Kit
We're knee deep in finishing up our 100 Greatest Songs of Arizona list (to be released next week). It's been a lot of fun digging through Arizona's musical past and present, and also pretty mind blowing to realize the contributions Arizona's artists have made to America's musical culture as a who ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Arizona Lottery Sales Up About $24 Million: Good Marketing or Bad Economy?
Arizona Lottery Nothing like a bad economy to get people to line up for those lottery tickets. State lottery officials say ticket sales in Arizona totaled $293 million between July 2011 to December 2011, nearly 9 percent over the same mid-term sales figures last year. Arizona lottery offic ... More >>
Culture
February 9, 2012
Razing Arizona: Where Architecture Sometimes Takes a Backseat
Arizona Lottery Nothing like a bad economy to get people to line up for those lottery tickets. State lottery officials say ticket sales in Arizona totaled $293 million between July 2011 to December 2011, nearly 9 percent over the same mid-term sales figures last year. Arizona lottery offic ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
100 Years of Music That Defined Arizona
Arizona Lottery Nothing like a bad economy to get people to line up for those lottery tickets. State lottery officials say ticket sales in Arizona totaled $293 million between July 2011 to December 2011, nearly 9 percent over the same mid-term sales figures last year. Arizona lottery offic ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Let's Make it Official: Arizona Needs a State Food
Arizona Lottery Nothing like a bad economy to get people to line up for those lottery tickets. State lottery officials say ticket sales in Arizona totaled $293 million between July 2011 to December 2011, nearly 9 percent over the same mid-term sales figures last year. Arizona lottery offic ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
100 Arizona Songs, Moe'Z Art, One Be Lo, Raphael Saadiq, and More in This Week's Issue
Ray Boley & Ed Lee Natay (featured in our 100 songs list)We knew the daunting (impossible, really) task of picking 100 songs that define the sound of Arizona was going to be tough, but lucky for us, we had a lot of help, from you, our readers. We opened up a Gmail account and took submissio ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Arizona Needs a State Food, I Say Let's Give It One.
Jamie PeacheyNext Tuesday, February 14, Arizona celebrates 100 years of statehood. So where are the eats? The official state food eats? Sadly, there's not one to be found. Which is why, after this long, it's time to get hungry for an official state food. Here's an excerpt from my column i ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Celebrate Arizona's Birthday with Free Brownies from Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market in Chandler is showing some birthday love to Arizona and its shoppers next Tuesday by offering free sweet treats that are made right here in the Valley.
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